I was recently going through some emails for some photos and I ran into an email that I had from a friend. I haven’t seen her in a while. We both have been part of a women’s group in Los Angeles that welcomes all kinds of women to engage in meeting others who live in Southern California. The group is fun, interesting, and often intriguing depending on the topic of the night and who will be attending. I loved “First Tuesday” (the name of the group) and I made some great friends in the group. One of the women I met was Wendi Knox. She is a lovely person. She’s a writer and an artist. Her articles, poetry, books share her perspectives on life and how things can change with a shift in attitude.
I found this essay below and am using it with Wendi Knox’s permission.. and I so appreciate her for that. But even better is that when I read this essay, I felt like I had sat down with Wendi for a chat that was illuminating.
(PS.. if you are wondering about the layout of this essay, this is exactly how it was in the email that I got!
ARE YOU STARVING FOR SOME MAGIC AND MIRACLES?
The other morning I was (literally) up at the crack of dawn.
I couldn’t sleep. My mind was spinning with worry, fear, and anxiety.
Not just about the state of the world. But about someone very near and dear to my heart who I’m deeply concerned about.
So, I bundled up and went outside to sit under the eucalyptus trees in the area we call “The Nest.”
As is my morning ritual, I thanked the towering trees, the pink clouds, the earth, the flowers, the birds, and all the seen and unseen inhabitants of our backyard for being there.
Then, with tears in my eyes, I said a prayer (to God, Goddess, Spirit, The Divine, The Universe, whoever was listening to me.)
Sobbing from the depths of my soul, I pleaded “Please send Magic and Miracles. And give me a sign that you are hearing my prayers.”
In my meditation, I was shown the symbol of a heart with flames emanating from it. And was told to envision those flames burning away traumas from the past and fears about the future.
Afterward, I felt soooo much lighter and calmer.
And then, this happened:
About an hour later, I sat down at our outdoor picnic table to do some work. And I could barely believe my eyes.
Right there, on our table was this small silver Mexican charm, (It’s called a milagro which, actually means “miracle” in Spanish. )
As you can see, it’s a HEART WITH FLAMES!!!! Just like in my meditation.
( It’s called a “Sacred Heart” and it symbolizes “Divine Love.”)
I first fell in love with milagros in Oaxaca 25 years ago. I always keep some in my art studio and use them in my paintings from time to time.
But they’re always hidden away in my closet and I’ve never, ever, ever had one outside at the picnic table.
(So, if that’s not a sign of magic and miracles, I don’t know what is.)
That little charm has made me feel hope and support in ways I couldn’t have imagined.
I hope my story helps you look at yours through new eyes.
I believe that the moral of this story is that no matter how bleak things might look, there’s always light hidden in the darkness. And magic growing in our muck.
And when we open-heartedly ask the Universe answers.
But when we ask, I do believe we need to detach from expectations and form. So that the Universe can work its magic in its own unique way.
It’s like when you order something at a restaurant. (Remember those?)
You don’t go into the kitchen and tell the chef which seasonings to use. You trust his or her alchemy.
“Ask and you shall receive.”
I am beyond thankful for the miracle of YOU showing up in my life.
For more inspiration (and to order
my one-of-a-kind book), fly over WendiKnox.com
Or wing it over to my Facebook page: WendiKnoxAuthor
Thank you to Wendi Knox for allowing me to share this essay.
You might want to read it a few more times over this week.. or when you feel you need a different perspective. If you open your spirit, your heart,
your mind, you might be surprised at what you get…
Stevie Wilson
LA-Story.com
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